Prevent Child Abuse America

Prevent Child Abuse America is a non-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, with 66 employees. Founded in 1972, the organization is dedicated to ensuring the healthy development of children across the United States. Prevent Child Abuse America works to achieve its mission through a nationwide network of chapters spanning all 50 states. Additionally, they operate over 625 Healthy Families America sites, located in 39 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and Canada. The organization focuses on advocating for national policies and strategies that support children and families, while promoting evidence-based practices aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect. A core aspect of Prevent Child Abuse America's work is to develop and advocate for a national framework and strategy for children and families. They emphasize the implementation of proven methods to effectively prevent abuse and neglect. For more information about Prevent Child Abuse America and their initiatives, please visit their website at preventchildabuse.org.